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Fade in
Ext – The Crescole Home – Night
We sit on a quiet neighborhood street in the middle of summer. We look at a large house, probably the largest and most fascinating on the street.
The moon from above looms over the house, giving it a bluish tint. The wind whips through the evergreens and maples, creating a ghostly harmony that soothes our senses.
Cut to:
Int – The Crescole Home – Living Room / Kitchen
Anthony and Anfrony Crescole sit lazily on the sofa watching an old school horror flick.
Anfrony is 14 years old. He is your typical teenaged slacker who never gets his homework done and focuses on the non-important things in life that will lead him only toward trouble.
Anthony is 11 years old but has the intelligence of a high school grad. He is the exact opposite of Anthony. He dresses very formally, works hard to succeed in his school career. I guess you could call him “The Teacher’s Pet”
Anfrony
Oh, this is the best part!
Anfrony sits up and watches attentively with a smile on his face. We hear screaming coming from the television. Anfrony claps and cheers as Anthony rolls his eyes with disgust and grabs a copy of “Women’s World” magazine.
Anfrony looks over at Anthony and chuckles.
Anfrony
Anthony, that crap is not intended for the male genre.
Anthony sets down the magazine calmly and gives Anthony a menacing glare.
Anthony
I don’t need your input, Anfrony, and it’s GENDER, not GENRE!
Anfrony
Like I really freaking care
Anthony rolls his eyes again and looks back at his magazine. Anfrony continues to watch the film.
In walks Mrs. Crescole, the lady of the house. She is the ideal mother. She takes care of her kids properly and has correct punishments. Not so ideal for the kids though. She is also very clean cut and has a quick snappy attitude.
Mrs. Crescole looks at the TV and lets out a long moan.
Mrs. Crescole
What in God’s name are you two watching?
Anfrony
Halloween...the original!
Mrs. Crescole
Garbage. That’s all you watch. You’re poisoning Anthony’s mind.
Anfrony
I didn’t ask that little fungus to sit here.
Anthony gives Anfrony another evil glare. He then turns his mom.
Anthony
It’s ok mommy. I’m not watching. I’m reading.
Mrs. Crescole
Are you sure you’re alright?
Anthony
100 Percent.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay sweetie.
Mrs. Crescole kisses Anthony on the head. Anfrony gives a look of utter disgust.
Mr. Crescole walks into the room, tucking in his button down shirt. Mr. Crescole is more like Anfrony. He is kind of careless and lazy, but is a really fun and loving father.
Mr. Crescole walks over to Anfrony.
Mr. Crescole
Watcha’ Watchin’?
Anfrony
Halloween.
Mr. Crescole
Nice.
They smile and chuckle at eachother. Mrs. Crescole and Anthony roll their eyes yet again. Mr. Crescole walks over to his wife.
Mr. Crescole
Ready?
Mrs. Crescole looks at Mr. Crescole’s shirt, which is buttoned completely wrong.
Mrs. Crescole
YOU aren’t.
Mr. Crescole
What? What do you mean?
Mrs. Crescole
Jesus Alan, you’re a grown man. You should know how to button a shirt by now.
Mr. Crescole
Well, they make those stupid buttons so small and the slits tear.
Mrs. Crescole starts to button up her husband’s shirt again.
Mrs. Crescole
Honey, they don’t rip. You just tear them away with your fingers. Just ask me to do it next time okay?
Mr. Crescole
Yeah, sure.
Mrs. Crescole (Finishes buttoning)
There.
Mr. Crescole looks at his watch.
Mr. Crescole
Good God, it’s ten after eight. We’re supposed to be there in five minutes.
Mrs. Crescole
Relax Alan.
Mrs. Crescole picks up her coat and purse and walks back over to Anfrony and Anthony.
Mrs. Crescole
Anfrony, make sure to be in bed by 10. I’ll call to check in on you later. We’ll be home around midnight, but it might go later, you know the Wallace’s.
Anthony laughs.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay, you already ate so you’ll be good on food. Oh, make sure to let Storm out for a little run later. He’ll probably have to go poop.
The boys laugh.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay, that’s it. Will you two be okay?
Anthony
Yes, mommy. We’ll be fine.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay, no fighting. Promise?
Anthony
Absolutely.
Mrs. Crescole looks over at Anfrony. Anthony follows her eyes.
Mrs. Crescole
Anfrony? No fighting, right?
Anfrony (sighs)
Yup.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay. See you both tomorrow morning. Remember, we have conferences tomorrow.
Anthony
7 AM, sharp.
Mrs. Crescole (chuckling)
Yes, 7 AM. Bright and Early.
Mr. Crescole
Come on Alice, we’re gonna be so late.
Mrs. Crescole
Okay, yes, yes, I’m coming.
Anthony
Bye Mom, bye Dad, love you!
Mr. Crescole
Love you Anth.
Mrs. Crescole and Anthony blow kisses to eachother. The two parents exit the door.
Cut to:
Ext – House
We watch from the other side of the street, Mr. and Mrs. Crescole exit the house and run to the car, hop in, and zoom down the street.
We suddenly pick up and move across the street. As we move, we can hear a buzzing machine sound trailing along. We can now tell that we are moving through the POV of a vacuum cleaner.
We move onto the grass of the front yard, closing in on a window that is dimly lit. we come to the window and stare into the house. All we can see is furniture and pictures and décor.
We back up and move to the side of the house, down a long black hill and into the backyard. We zoom over to a flight of stairs, leading up to an outside balcony.
We move up the long flight of stairs, through a mist of darkness. We emerge at the foot of the balcony, decorated with flowers and plants of all sorts.
We now move over to a glass door. We turn and look inside the living room and see through the window, Anthony and Anfrony pearched up on the couch, still watching television.
We suddenly hear a vaccum blast on and quickly turn off. The camera shakes.
Robotic voice
Oopsie…
We see Anthony and Anfrony look out the window.
Robotic voice
Uh oh…
We quickly move away from the door and scurry away.
Cut to:
Int-house-living room
Anthony and Anfrony sit on the couch, alert. They stare out the glass door in silence.
Anthony
Go check it.
Anfrony
You check it freak.
Anthony
I can’t. If I get too scared, my asthma will start up.
Anfrony (laughs)
God, you are such a little momma’s boy whimp with the mind of a PVD wannabe.
Anthony
My word Anfrony, it is a PHD!
Anfrony
Not in Anfrony’s world. Now go check it!
Anthony (sighs)
Fine. You owe me.
Anfrony
Whatever you say my lad.
Anthony sighs again and gets up and slowly walks to the door. He stares out into the night. Anfrony looks at him and throws the remote at Anthony’s head. Anthony yelps out a little girl’s scream and crouches over.
Anthony (chuckling)
Nice catch little girl.
Anthony moans and gives Anfrony an evil glare. He opens the door and walks outside. He walks further out. He just stares into the wind. He is petrified. Suddenly, the door slams shut. Anthony scareams and quickly runs to it and sees Anfrony at the door laughing. Anthony tries to open the door but it is locked. He bangs on it.
Anthony
Anfrony! Please open the door! Please!
Anthony looks back and hears a rumble at the bottom of the staircase. He turns back to the door and Anfrony is gone.
Anthony knocks on the door.
Anthony
Anfrony!?!
There is another rumble. Now there are footsteps coming up the stairs. Anthony stares at the top of the stairs with fear all over inside him.
He bangs on the door and yells at the top of his lungs.
He looks back again. We see a distorted shadow hunching up the stairs.
Anthony looks back again and sees Anfrony right in front of the door. Anthony screams and jumps back. Anfrony laughs and quickly opens the door. Anthony lurches inside.
Anthony
Lock it! Quick!
Anfrony locks the door.
Anfrony
Jeez kid! What’s your childhood trauma?
Anthony
There’s something out there!
Anfrony
Yeah, you probably saw that little Chihuahua that licked your finger and made you run screaming into the street and run over a little old lady.
Anthony
No, I’m serious. And, it was not a Chihuahua!...It was a bear.
Anfrony
No, that was the name of the dog. Jesus child!
Anthony
You have to believe me Anfrony…
Anthony looks around nervously and then leans into Anfrony.
Anthony (whispering)
This was no Lassie…
Anthony cheek muscles widen and his eyes squint.
Anfrony (whispering)
I’ve gotta pee.
Anfrony starts to walk away.
Anthony
Be careful!
Anfrony
Of what? Bear?
Anfrony laughs and walks away.
Anfrony (mubling)
Get a life…
Anthony nervously looks out a window. He gets scared so he pulls down the blinds, but they pop back up. He pulls them down again, but they pop up again.
Cut to:
Int-bathroom
Anfrony zips up his pants and flushes the toilet. He moves over to the sink and starts washing his hands. While he does this, we crane down and see a shadow move across the door outside. Anfrony finishes washing his hands and looks at himself in the mirror. He gives himself a thumbs up and exits the bathroom. He starts to walk away in silence. The silence is suddenly shattered when we hear a vacuum cleaner burst on. Before Anfrony can react, long cord strangulates around his neck. Anfrony crashes to the floor head first. A small burst of blood spits from his scalp, causing him to lose all conciousness.
Cut to:
Int-Living room
Anthony hears the sound of the vacuum cleaner and looks up in confusion.
Anthony
Why is he vacuuming?
Cut to:
Int-Hallway
Anfront is violently thrust back into a room and the door slowly shuts as we see Anfrony struggling on the ground. His assassin is not fully seen. All that can be seen is long black vaccum attachment wiggling next to Anfrony.
Cut to:
Int-living room
Anthony is sitting on the couch biting his nails. Suddenly, the blinds next to him pop up again. Anthony slowly turns his head and looks out into the darkness. He gets up and slowly walks toward the blinds. He looks out the window and sees nothing. He then shuts the blinds again. They stay down for about 5 seconds, but then pop up again. He groans and pulls them down again. He waits and they stay down for about 10 seconds. They then quickly pop up and the vaccum cleanrer is right there in front of the window. Anthony screams his lungs out and backs up, hitting a table and knocking over many obstacles. He continues screaming until he trips over the couch and falls over it. He lands with a hard bang and slowly pops up from behind. He looks at the window. The vaccum is gone.
Anthony quickly gets up and starts screaming at the top of his lungs. He runs out of the room and through a hallway and over to the bathroom where Anfrony was just in. He opens the door and all that can be seen is complete darkness.
Anthony
Anfrony?
Anthony takes a slow step in and immediately leaps back and plugs his nose.
Anthony
Good God Anfrony!
Anthony closes the door quickly and the vaccum jumps out at Anthony
Vaccum
Hola Chico!
Anthony screams and is knocked to the ground. Anthony screams and tries to get up, but he is pulled back to the vaccum by its black cord. Anthony struggles and thrashes as he desperately tries to get loose. Anthony slugs the little vaccum and it lets out a squeal and flies back into a room, the door slamming shut behind him.
Anthony leaps up and runs to the font door. He tries to open it, but it is locked. Somehow, it has jammed.
Anthony
Shit!
Suddenly, the door that the vaccum is in bangs open and the vaccum charges toward Anthony.
Vaccum
CHARGE!
Anthony yelps and runs up a flight of stairs and trips on the top stair. He looks down and the vaccum is gone. He looks all around but cannot find it. He slowly stands up and waits a while. He then quickly turns around and runs into the screaming vaccum. Anthony yelps and falls back. He falls down the stairs all the way, twisting and tumbling. He lands hard on the bottom ground, aching with pain. He looks back up the stairs and sees the vacuum up at the top, swinging its cords vigorously.
Vacuum
Why the rush?
Anthony yelps and limps off his feet and starts running away.
The vacuum looks at the stairs.
Vacuum
Now how the hell do I get down?
Cut to:
Int-Kitchen
Anthony runs through the kitchen like a bull in a china shop. He slams into a door leading out of the house, bursting through it and onto the outside balcony.
Anthony looks around to get acquainted with the darkness of the unholy night. He then lurches down a flight of stairs, still limping gradually. He looks back up at the balcony and sees the maniacal little vacuum having trouble getting down the stairs without any feet.
Vacuum
One baby step, two baby step…
Anthony gives a short groan and runs around the side of the house, up a long, grueling hill and to the top. He looks back down the hill. The vacuum is still following. Anthony limps onward, out onto the street. He runs across it as fast as he can manage, yearning to reach the other side, where he hopes to find safety.
Suddenly, the vaccum’s long, black chord swings out from the side and slams Anthony right in nose. Anthony stops dead in his tracks and puts pressure on his nose as he moans in pain. He slowly opens his watery eyes and sees the vacuum standing in front of him.
Vacuum
Boo!
Anthony screams and falls backward, landing on the ground. He backs away on his hands as the vacuum slowly approaches with its swinging chords and extensions. Anthony finally gets to his feet and starts to run back to the house, desperately. He looks back continuously at the trailing vacuum.
Anthony jumps onto the driveway and heaves toward the front door. He plummets to it and tries to open it, but of course, it is locked.
Anthony bangs on the door in rage. He turns around. The vacuum is entering the driveway, getting nearer and nearer.
One step and Anthony is off and running toward the garage door. He flips open the code pad and punches in the numbers 9927. The door does not budge.
Anthony
Come on!
Anthony punches in the numbers again. Still no response from the door.
The vacuum is now halfway up the driveway, about 15 feet away from a helpless Anthony.
Anthony tries it one last time. It still does not work. The vacuum bashes its chord into the garage door, catching the attention of Anthony.
Vacuum
Heeeeere’s Johnny!
Anthony
You’ve gotta be kidding me.
Anthony launches a toward the vacuum and grabs it by the chord. He starts to swing the vacuum, round and round until he has enough power to throw it as far as he possibly can. Anthony lets go of the chord and the vacuum flies down the driveway, screaming, landing hard on the street. The little machine then rolls down the long cul-de-sac, seeming to never stop.
Anthony sighs and tries the code on the keypad yet again. This time, to his utter surprise, it opens. Anthony gives a sigh of annoyance and relief. He quickly walks into the garage.
Cut to:
Int-kitchen
A tired, worn down Anthony trudges to the landline phone. He picks up the receiver and dials a number.
As he listens to it ring, a shadow emerges from the other room, directly behind Anthony. The shadow stops and stares at Anthony.
We hear a crackle of thunder, causing Anthony to drop the phone and let it shatter. He sighs and picks up the pieces. When he gets back up, the shadow has come closer. It is now in the hallway. We cannot make out all its details but we presume it is none other than, you know who.
A flash of lightning allows us to see the vacuum directly behind Anthony to its full extent.
Anthony looks at the pieces of the phone and sighs in anger. He quickly runs, running into the vacuum itself. He lurches back in fear.
Vacuum
So we meet again.
The vacuum quickly pulls back its chord and whips it around Anthony’s neck. The vacuum locks him in its strangulating chord and pulls him toward itself. Anthony struggles and tries to get out of the powerful grip, but just can’t manage. The vacuum lets go and throws Anthony to the floor with a great force. Anthony gags and holds his neck. He looks around and spots a cupboard of knives. He quickly grabs a butcher knife from the drawer and stabs it into the vacuum’s chest.
The vacuum is not even bothered by it. It swings the chord back again and slaps it hard across Anthony’s face. Anthony spits out blood and falls to the floor, hitting his head on the tile and knocking himself out.
We slowly zoom into Anthony’s lifeless eyes as the vacuum laughs robotically in the background. As we come closer to Anthony’s eye, we see the reflection of the vacuum in his pupil. We see the vacuum pull its chord back and thrust it into the eye, plunging us into an utter silent blackness.
Cut to:
Int-living room
We fade in and see Anthony tied up with scotch tape to a chair. He is still unconscious. We pan over and see the vaccum watching a yoga exercise video. He follows the steps accordingly.
We pan back over to Anthony. We zoom into his eyes and wait a while. He slowly opens them and looks around. He sees the vaccum and his eyes widen. The vaccum doesn’t notice him. He slowly rips out of the scotch tape and stands up. He grabs a baseball bat and quietly sneaks his way over to the vaccum. He gets right up to him and holds the bat above the vaccum’s head. The vaccum stops exercising.
Vaccum
Up already?
Anthony’s eyes widen. The vaccum swings its long, black cord around and knocks Anthony to the floor with it. Anthony drops the baseball bat. The vaccum turns around violently and lurches toward Anthony.
Anthony backs up like a crab and finally gets to his feet. He runs to the back door and is opens the door. But the vaccum appears right in front of him again. Anthony screams as the vaccum rides toward him.
Anthony roles his eyes and picks the vacuum up and holds it above his head.
Vacuum
Put me down you lard! Put me down!
The vaccum swings its cord all around. Anthony walks it over to the side door and runs out onto the balcony. He runs to the edge and throws it over the side. The little vacuum falls down, screaming, and then CRASH! It hits the ground and doesn’t get back up. Anthony runs down the stairs and over to the helpless vacuum. Suddenly, the cord flips up, but Anthony catches it in his hand and slices it off with a pocketknife from his back pocket. The vaccum squirms lifelessly. Anthony looks down at it when all of a sudden, the top breaks open and Anfrony is spit out. He is covered in goopy slime that drips from head to toe. Anthony looks amazed.
Anfrony
Anthony!
Anfrony
So?
Anthony
Are you OK?
Anfrony
Duh, it’s just slime.
Anthony smiles. Anfrony looks at him and then gives a slight smile.
He looks down at the vacuum.
Anfrony
Dang, you whipped that sucker.
Anthony
Yeah, I’m not such a wimp after all am I?
Anfrony
Well, not today at least.
Anfrony smiles. Anthony frowns.
Anthony
Come on, let’s order pizza.
The two boys walk away. We pan down to the broken vacuum and stare at it for a while.
Cut to:
Int-living room
The back door opens and Mr. and Mrs. Crescole walk in, arguing up a storm. Anthony and (a now clean) Anfrony look at eachother and smile.
The parents stop fighting and sigh. They look at the boys.
Both
Hi boys.
They give menacing looks to each other since they both said the same thing.
Mrs. Crescole
How was your night?
The boys look at each other and smile again.
Anfrony
Same old, same old.
Mrs. Crescole
Well, that’s nice.
The parents settle in. Anfrony and Anthony chuckle and start watching televison.
Fade to:
Ext-House
We stare at the sky. The sun is pearching up above the horizon.
Fade to:
Ext-backyard
We pan across a well kept backyard and over to the broken vacuum. We zoom into it. We stare at it for a long while more and suddenly, we hear it start up. The vacuum leaps up, puts its top on and rolls away as it sings the song “Stayin’ Alive”.
The vacuum rolls into the street and rolls down, still singing the song. We zoom out as the little maniacal vacuum strolls down the road into the sunset.
The vacuum comes to the intersecting street. It enters the street and stops singing when it hears a car coming down the street. It quickly looks to the left and the car is coming for it at full force.
Vacuum
Oh dear…
The car hits the vacuum and it goes flying as we…
CUT TO BLACK
The end credits roll as the real version of “Stayin’ Alive” plays.
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